Commenting on the opportunity to exchange knowledge on tax developments, he said: “I am very grateful to have been able to share the experience of Chile concerning VAT on digital services and exchange experiences with friends from Canada, the UK, Singapore, Germany, and the Netherlands, as it highlighted common challenges of our clients and thus the possibility of a coordinated approach in servicing them.”
He said the conference also provided an excellent opportunity for independent firms from around the globe to “break away from regional walls, build bridges, get to know each other, and ultimately venture into working together as one team”.
In a break from the norm, this year’s event also provided a celebration of London’s creative industries, with special guest speakers from the film, music, branding and fashion world. A key element was how luxury brand clients are being impacted by developments in ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance issues), with insights provided by industry experts.